New Brighton in Beaver County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

First Presbyterian Church of New Brighton

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel

1. First Presbyterian Church of New Brighton Marker

Inscription. Many church leaders avoided sermons on anti-slavery, fearing the reprisal of their members. New Brighton First Presbyterian Church was the first to welcome abolitionists as guest speakers, a famous guest was Frederick Douglass, a freed slave and author, who spoke of the cruel and inhumane treatment the slaves endured.

Erected by New Brighton Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 40° 43.891′ N, 80° 18.632′ W. Marker is in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. It is at the intersection of 2nd Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 65) and 12th Street, on the right when traveling north on 2nd Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Brighton PA 15066, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Pittsburgh.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and in the Ohio River Valley.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Christ Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); White Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Merrick Art Gallery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Underground Railroad (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Underground Railroad (about 500 feet

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away); Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church (about 600 feet away); Irish-Townsend House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Childhood Home of Edward Dempster Merrick (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Brighton.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel

2. First Presbyterian Church of New Brighton Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 918 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 18, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.